I have found Manchester City's odds for the win against Newcastle quite high interestingly. I don't know why it is like that but I will still be favouring them to win the game. De Bruyne is absent maybe but just because of that they won't be weak in the end.
Newcastle started the season with an amazing victory over Aston Villa you know. But I think their job is going to be pretty difficult in Etihad although they are in great shape. It should be another game which is in Manchester City's control. I just don't expect a big win. The final score might be like 2-0 or 2-1.
It's not surprising that Manchester City will get quite high odds considering that their opponent is Newcastle, which is a team that has been quite strong since last season. It can be said that these two teams at the start of the season were at the same level and it is certainly quite difficult to predict who will secure the full 3 points. The absence of Kevin De Bruyne, I think that has had quite an effect on the development of Manchester City's midfield and Pep Guardiola must immediately address this.
Newcastle come as guests and we can be sure this will be a good opportunity for Eddie Howie's squad to humiliate Manchester City at home. But seeing that his chances of winning are also quite slim. Your prediction is quite reasonable and with this score it is safe enough for Manchester City to beat Newcastle, but I doubt that the game could end in a draw with both teams scoring goals.